Enact Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary (original) (raw)

enacts;

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enacts;

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Britannica Dictionary definition of ENACT

[+ object]

1

somewhat formal

:

to perform (something, such as a scene in a play)

• We will enact [=_act out_] parts of three plays.

2

:

to make (a bill or other legislation) officially become part of the law

• Congress will enact legislation related to that issue.
• The law was finally enacted today.

— enactment

/ɪˈnæktmənt/

noun,

plural

enactments

[noncount]

• The enactment [=_passage_] of this law will save lives.

[count]

• legislative enactments